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Kevin Varkey, Boston University theology student and Gandhi Institute summer intern, connects with a participant at the
2012 Gandhi Summer Nonviolence Intensive
"The intensive afforded me the opportunity to get in touch with the things that I am grateful for as well as the time to open myself up to different philosophies and opinions about life and where we are headed."
-Robin Lavergne
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 Participants learning how to see the world with new eyes during an experiential activity called the "Mirror Walk."
"This is an excellent workshop to reconnect with my goals, ideals, and emotions in a way that I can use to help others do the same."
-Carolyn Arnold
"Our daily lives don't typically encourage us to share our vulnerabilities with others. In this workshop I realized that sharing our deep-sometimes dark-truths gives us tremendous strength to deal with our greatest challenges."
-Intensive Participant
Camden 28 defendant Bob Good discussing his involvement in the historic trial and the role of civil disobedience in a democracy. "The Institute challenged me in so many ways. It gave me a new perspective on how I view the world and how I should view the world. It has made me more aware of myself and others." -Intensive Participant |
A Benefit for the
M.K. Gandhi Institute! |
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Center for Youth staff and students visited the
Gandhi Institute and helped decorate our
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"That service is the noblest which is rendered for its own sake."
Mahatma Gandhi
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Upcoming Events | |
 Restorative Circles Teacher Dominic Barter
August 15, 2012
"Walking Toward Conflict," with Dominic Barter, Rochester Institute of Technology (Golisano Hall, Room 1400 @ 7:00pm)
August 18, 2012
"Introduction to Restorative Systems" an overview with Dominic Barter, University of Rochester (May Room in Wilson Commons 10:00-5:00pm)
August 20-23, 2012
"Restorative Systems Facilitator Training" with Dominic Barter, First Penfield Baptist Church (10:00-5:00pm)
August 27, 2012 "Visions and Voices-an audio visual exploration of a neighborhood" by Anna- Kristina Pfeifer, M.K. Gandhi Institute (5:00-7:00pm)
September 30, 2012 Gandhi Grand Opening and Birthday Celebration at the new Gandhi Institute office on 929 S. Plymouth Ave (2:00-5:00pm)
 | | Mahatma Gandhi : God is Life, Truth, Light, Love and The supreme Good |
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A Word from the Director | 
Dear friends,
Every day we receive gifts from the people who come to the Gandhi Institute.We receive inspiration, service and support for strengthening the new civilization that Gandhi helped birth and that has been carried forward by countless others.
Today's gift is a letter from a young friend who is incarcerated in upstate New York. He writes reflecting that my energy seemed a bit low in my last letter, and gave me the following counsel: "You may lose your strength, you may lose your motivation, your confidence and your passion. But never, and I truly mean never, give up hope."
Hope is a word that gets mentioned a lot around here.Look for it in this newsletter-in the photos, reflections, and upcoming events. It was the parting word too of Kevin Varkey, our summer intern who returned to Boston last week. When asked about his time here, he said that most of all it offered him hope for humanity. Read more of Kevin's reflection about being here in his blog (Kevin's blog).
Please join us if you are able for one of the Dominic Barter events in August, one of the most hopeful voices in social change today.
With love from all of us here,
Kit Miller
Director
Gandhi Institute
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Rochester Season for Nonviolence Lecture Airs on C-SPAN2 BOOKTV
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Iraq War veteran Paul Chappell lays out a plan to create a more peaceful world. He responded to questions from members of the audience in the University of Rochester Interfaith Chapel. This was a Season for Nonviolence lecture of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence in Rochester, New York. |
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Testimonies from Volunteers |
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Volunteering at the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence
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If you would like to volunteer for the Gandhi Institute, email
Opportunities include helping with events, fundraising, outreach and more. |
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Gandhi Institute Scholar- in- Residence Presents Ethography Project |
Gandhi Institute Scholar- in- Residence Presents "Visions and Voices - an audio-visual exploration of a neighborhood" (work in progress).
Sunday August 26, 2012: 5-7 pm at the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence.
You are warmly invited to join us for the first presentation of Anna-Kristina Pfeifer's audio-visual exploration of the southwest quadrant in which the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence has been located since April of 2012. The project explores 10 residents' life stories focusing on how community initiatives and social change efforts impact people's lives and their experience of community and place.
What are people's dreams, hopes and visions for this community? What are yours?
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